Category: George Floyd

2 New Jurors Seated After 2 Jurors Dismissed in Trial on George Floyd’s Death

Two jurors seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges over his arrest of George Floyd, were dismissed on Wednesday after they said news of a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family meant they could no longer be impartial. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill had set aside…


2 Jurors Dismissed in Trial on George Floyd’s Death After $27 Million Settlement, 2 New Ones Seated

Two jurors seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges over his arrest of George Floyd, were dismissed on Wednesday after they said news of a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family meant they could no longer be impartial. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill had set aside…


2 Jurors Dropped From Chauvin Trial After $27 Million Settlement

MINNEAPOLIS—A judge on Wednesday dismissed two jurors who had been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death over fears that the jurors had been tainted by the city’s announcement last week of a $27 million settlement to Floyd’s family. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill recalled seven jurors and…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (March 12)

George Floyd’s family reaches a massive settlement with the city of Minneapolis, a memo reveals the national guard chief advised against extending the troops’ deployment at the Capitol, and the family of the January 6th Capitol protester, who was shot and killed, has hired an attorney.


Minneapolis ‘Autonomous Zone’ a Danger to Residents and Businesses: National Police Association

A police association spokesperson said that the so-called “autonomous zone” around the site where George Floyd died in Minneapolis has become a threat to public safety and a danger to residents and businesses. Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokeswoman for the National Police Association (NPA), told Fox News in an interview Thursday about recent incidents…


Minneapolis ‘Autonomous Zone’ a Danger to Residents, Businesses, Police Group Says

The so-called “autonomous zone” around the site in Minneapolis where George Floyd died last year has become a threat to public safety and a danger to residents and businesses, a police association says. Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokeswoman for the National Police Association (NPA), told Fox News in an interview on March 11 about recent…


Judge Reinstates 3rd-Degree Murder Charge for Ex-officer in George Floyd Death

MINNEAPOLIS—A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill reinstated the charge after the former officer, Derek Chauvin, failed to get appellate courts to block it. Cahill had earlier rejected the charge as not warranted…


Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Chauvin Case As 5 Jurors Are Selected

The Minnesota Supreme Court late Wednesday rejected an attempt by defense lawyers to review whether a third-degree murder charge should be reinstated in the case against their client, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. In an order that contained no explanation, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea denied the appeal of a recent ruling that found…


Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Ex-officer in George Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS—Jury selection in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death began Tuesday with the first potential juror excused after she revealed during questioning that she thought the way the officer acted was “not fair.” The woman, a mother of three from Mexico, said she saw bystander video showing Derek…


Those Who Damage Memorials Face 10-Year Jail Term Under New UK Bill

People who cause criminal damage to memorials in the UK will face jail terms of up to 10 years under a new bill being discussed in the British Parliament. Currently, the maximum sentence for such offences is three months if the value of the damage is less than £5,000 ($6,941), according to the Sentencing Council….